Challengers in the field

Article Abstract:

Syngenta and Pioneer Hi-Bred, formed a 50-50 venture to enter into the agricultural biotechnology industry, that was dominated by Monsanto for a decade, with Green Leaf Genetics planning to license traits from Syngenta and Pioneer to many small, long established local companies that supply farmers with corn and soya bean seeds. The venture would help farmers to get the benefit of technology from both these companies and from the local seed company.

United States, Joint ventures, Organizational history, Horticultural Specialties, Syngenta AG, Company joint venture, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Seed industry, Organization formation

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More fizz at Pfizer?

Article Abstract:

Pharmaceutical major Pfizer, affected by disappointing results and declining share prices, has brought its chief executive Hank McKinnell's thirty-five year tenure to an abrupt close. The appointment of Jeff Kindler as Pfizer's new chief executive, a relative newcomer to the firm, has created mixed reactions in the industry and among the investors.

Sales, profits & dividends, Pharmaceutical preparations, Executive changes & profiles, Securities issued, listed, Officials and employees, Pharmaceutical industry, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Securities, Company sales and earnings, Pfizer Inc., Company earnings/profit, PFE, Company securities, McKinnell, Henry, Kindler, Jeff

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Swiss star finds it tough at the top

Article Abstract:

The Swiss company, Sereno is in the top tier of global biotechnology and is a prominent feature on Europe' s rather barren biotech landscape. The change of ownership at Sereno matters to the European biotech sector as a whole and the research and development operation remains intact.

Drugs, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries

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